Instruction for Authors

ONLINE SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

Jurnal Psikopedia uses an online submission platform. This system enables authors to trace the progress of their manuscript submission and speeds up the article’s processing time. For the initial stage, authors must conform to our guidelines (see the manuscript structure). Manuscripts that do not comply with the guideline will be rejected.

General Author Guidelines

  1. All submissions are done online via: https://ejurnal.unima.ac.id/index.php/psikopedia

  2. Login is required for first-time users. If you do not have an account, click “Register” and create one.

  3. Your User ID should be an active email address. If you have forgotten your password, click “Forgot Your Password?” and a reset link will be sent to your email.

  4. After logging in, select “New Submission” to begin. Follow each step to upload your manuscript.

  5. The following supporting documents must accompany the manuscript:

    • Cover Letter

    • Statement of Originality

  6. Information on the peer-review process can be viewed here.

  7. A manuscript template can be downloaded here.

  8. Click Tutorial Online Submission for additional guidance.

MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION

Jurnal Psikopedia uses the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition standard for both publication structure (IMRaD) and citation style. Manuscripts that do not follow the required APA style will be rejected directly by the editors.

Title

Titles should be concise, informative, and interesting (maximum 14 words).

Affiliation

Provide the full institutional affiliation of each author.

Abstract

Written in both English and Indonesian, in a single paragraph (maximum 200 words), briefly including introduction, method, objective, results, conclusion, and implications. Do not use abbreviations or citations.

Keywords

Include 4–5 keywords or phrases, listed alphabetically and separated by semicolons.

Introduction

Provide background, literature review, originality, hypotheses, and research objectives. Avoid secondary citations.

Methods

Describe materials and methods sufficiently to allow replication.

Results

Present findings clearly using tables and figures where appropriate. Results must answer the hypotheses.

Discussion

Interpret findings in the context of previous research. Explain strengths and limitations. Do not repeat results.

Conclusions and Implications

Provide the main conclusions and implications (future research, policy recommendations, etc.).

Acknowledgments

List contributors, including funding organizations (written in full) and individuals who assisted the research.

Authors’ Contributions

List each author’s contribution using initials. Example:
“AKP and GL designed the study. SR, BW, and ALD analyzed the data. All authors approved the final manuscript.”

Competing Interest

Declare any financial, professional, or personal conflicts of interest.

REFERENCES

  • References must primarily consist of recent (last 10 years) and primary sources.

  • All sources cited in the text must appear in the reference list.

  • APA 7th Edition citation style is required.

  • For references in non-English languages, include an English translation in brackets.

  • Authors are encouraged to use reference managers (Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote) and save bibliographies in .bib format.

FIGURES AND TABLES

  • All tables and figures must be cited in the text.

  • Explain what readers should look for in each table/figure.

  • Follow APA 7th Edition format.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR REVISED SUBMISSIONS

  1. Provide a marked version of the manuscript (track changes or highlighted).

  2. In your response to reviewers, specify page/paragraph/line numbers where revisions were made.

  3. Respond to each reviewer’s comment clearly, explaining any changes not implemented.

  4. Revisions not received within 1 month will be withdrawn. Extensions may be granted at the editors’ discretion.

SUBMISSION PREPARATION CHECKLIST

Authors must ensure the following before submission:

  • Submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF format.

  • Manuscript sequence: title page, abstract, keywords, introduction, method, discussion, conclusion, suggestion, references.

  • References follow APA format and are cited in the text.

  • Abstract does not exceed 200 words.

  • Manuscript is prepared for blind review (authors’ names, emails, affiliations omitted).

  • Abstract provided in English and Indonesian (unless full manuscript is in English).

  • All table and figure numbers appear in the text.

PRIVACY STATEMENT

  • Names and email addresses entered into this journal site will be used exclusively for journal purposes and will not be shared.

  • The peer-review process is confidential; reviewers must not disclose any information prior to publication.

AUTHOR FEES

This journal charges the following fees:

  • Article Submission: 0.00 IDR

  • Article Publication: 500.000 IDR